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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) chats with young player Sota Fujii in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retiring pro shogi player Hifumi Kato waves after his retirement press conference in Tokyo in June 2017. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato gives an interview in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) reviews his match against debutant Sota Fujii after being beaten by him in Tokyo in December 2016. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Noël Quidu - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Emanuele Scorcelletti, Clara Géliot - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Clara Géliot - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Emanuele Scorcelletti, Clara Géliot, Cyril Drouhet - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Nadjet Cherigui - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Noël Quidu - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Clara Géliot - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Vincent Jolly - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Emanuele Scorcelletti - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Cyril Drouhet - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Cyril Drouhet - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Vincent Jolly - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Nicolas Santi-Weil - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Nicolas Santi-Weil - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Constance De Cambiaire - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Guillaume Roquette - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Constance De Cambiaire - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Giuliano da Empoli - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Nicolas Santi-Weil - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Véronique de Viguerie - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Thomas Gomart - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Nicolas Santi-Weil - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Guillaume Roquette - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Guillaume Roquette - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Thomas Gomart - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Giuliano da Empoli - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Giuliano da Empoli - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Guillaume Roquette - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Emanuele Scorcelletti - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: The Daily Lives of Our Top Reporters. Cyril Drouhet welcomes several photographers and journalists who will share behind-the-scenes stories from their reporting. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Giuliano da Empoli - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Le Figaro Celebrates 200 Years of History - Paris

Giuliano da Empoli - From January 14 to 16, 2026, Le Figaro will celebrate two centuries of history with an exceptional exhibition at the Grand Palais. Conference: 200 Years of Le Figaro: New International Dynamics with Giuliano da Empoli and Thomas Gomart. Paris, France on January 15, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

Former Vice-Preisdent of French far-right Front National (FN) party, Wallerand de Saint-Just at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen After Participating at Appeal Trial - Paris

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen pictured with her team at coffee near Paris courthouse, on January 14 2026 after participating at second day of the appeal trial of President of the parliamentary group of the French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen and officials of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party on suspicion of embezzlement of European public funds. The appeal comes after a court last year barred Le Pen from running for office for five years over a European Parliament fake-jobs scam involving her and other officials from her National Rally party. The hearing is expected to run until February 12, 2026, with a decision expected this summer. Photo by Raphaël Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM